About Our Founder

Ricardo Nuno grew up in Toronto, Ontario and after completing a business degree at Western University, he yearned for a West Coast view and a new career direction. In 1992, his rehabilitation career began in a return-to-work clinic where he worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant with a team of Occupational Therapists. Inspired by the unique health profession of Occupational Therapy (OT), he began his formal education as an OT at UBC in 1996. That same year, his entrepreneurial energy led him to create JR Rehab Services Inc.

Ricardo believes that individuals excel when they are provided with one-to-one support and coaching.  As a result, he has always upheld the vision of personalized rehab plans for each of JR Rehab’ s clients.

Lifelong learning and a sharing of knowledge is a value that he shares with his rehab community colleagues, and each year he ensures that JR Rehab hosts professional workshops for both personal and professional growth.

Looking toward the future, Ricardo envisions the team at JR Rehab continuing to grow with fun, athletic, adventurous and compassionate individuals. He particularly believes in providing opportunities for new grads as they bring with them the “latest and greatest” ideas and knowledge in the field of rehab.

Achieving a balanced life can be a challenge when juggling the roles of a therapist and director of a business.  Ricardo’s physical activities provide both mental and physical reward so don’t be surprised to see him running a half marathon, sweating through hundreds of push-up at Cross Fit, or bending in half at yoga.  More importantly, he encourages each and every client at JR Rehab to participate in some form of physical activation as part of his or her rehab program.